Do you think this is wise ?

[dansyourman]

Hello,

I was planning to distribute some flyers for a product promotion, outside an exhibition - as I was too late to book a stand.

The idea was to hand out the leaflets just outside the perimeter gate of the exhibition hall,

Has anyone any experience or ideas if this is do able ?

thanks in advance folks!

Dan

 

[akirk]

No.

you will most likeyl be on private property and in breach of their agreements
or on council land in breach of theirs...

one of the privileges of paying for a stand is the ability to hand out your material - it is unfair to those who have paid if you can do it without paying...

Alasdair

 

[ShortCouture]

It's best to check with the local council, it may be permissble or may come with a fee. It depends on the council and possibly where you want to stand.

 

[dansyourman]

thanks for the info, much appreciated,

Dan

 

[Mike W]

As akirk suggests, it's a definite no-no.

If you're in the premises you'll be escorted off. If you're out of it, you'll be hounded by their security or possibly even reported to the police.

 

[tomp1986]

id go for in even if you only get 30 mins before the police turn up if your there when the doors open there could be thousands of people passing

the police will tell you to move on then your on your bike

job done

 

[I Love Spreadsheets]

Why not pay the organisers to distribute your leaflet in what ever handouts they give to visitors?

 

[Paul Norman]

I would be for popping in and getting into conversation with the people there..you never know...

 

You can't be serious right? It is obvious that you really shouldn't be doing this which is why you are asking!

If potential customers see you hanging out flyers illegally it will be bad PR for your company. Is it ever worth it?

You would be better off getting a list of visitors and arranging meetings with them on site to discuss your business and offerings. It would certainly be more professional, not to mention ethical.

 

[dansyourman]

Why not pay the organisers to distribute your leaflet in what ever handouts they give to visitors?

I did contact them regarding a stand but was too late - have you any experience of how much they would charge for this ?

 

[I Love Spreadsheets]

I did contact them regarding a stand but was too late - have you any experience of how much they would charge for this ?

No experience of doing it or the costs, but I have seen it done at past events. I'm guessing it would be a fraction of the cost of a stand

 

[dedwardp]

I did contact them regarding a stand but was too late - have you any experience of how much they would charge for this ?

You'll find out if you ask them.

 

[steve23]

I really liked tomp1986's reply !

The OP wants to attend a trade show, but misses out for whatever reason.

Could be end of story there.

But no, undaunted, he decides he will go anyway and hand out leaflets outside.

You cant do that - they say - it's illegal / bad PR etc etc.

Could be end of story there.

But no, undaunted, he stands outside with his leaflets.

That's no good - the Police will be called.

Could be end of story there.

But no, undaunted, he calculates that he can get 30 minutes or so handing out leaflets before the Police arrive and move him on !

Is this right - is this wrong ? I don't know, but I do know that it's certainly not what I would do - but then again, I can almost guarantee I wont be a multi millionaire either :-(

This sort of story is the stuff you read in many books about those who have suceeded in life - they bent the rules, they improvised, adapted and overcame.

Just my 2p anyway

All the best

Steve